Leonardo DiCaprio Expresses Concern Over Delhi Air Pollution Crisis in An Instagram Post

Los Angeles: Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio, who has always been vocal about environmental issues, has now spoken about the Delhi air pollution crisis which has affected millions of citizens. The actor also backed the efforts of several groups who are constantly working to highlight the hazardous effects of severe air pollution in India, especially the national capital.

In an Instagram post, the 45-year-old Oscar winner, shared pictures from a protest organised earlier this month at India Gate, to demand government action against the declining air quality in the city.

Originally posted by the Instagram account Extinction Rebellion, DiCaprio reshared the news, saying, “ Over 1500 citizens gathered in at India Gate, in New Delhi, to demand immediate action on the cities hazardous pollution levels. According to the World Health Organisation, air pollution in India is estimated to kill about 1.5 million people every year; these statistics make air pollution the fifth-largest killer in India.”